Thousands march in Melbourne rally against gendered violence ‘national disgrace’

Thousands march in Melbourne rally against gendered violence ‘national disgrace’

Protesters have taken to the CBD’s streets in a rally demanding an end to the killing of women.

  • byAshleigh McMillan

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‘I’m watching you bitch’:How even the smart fridge is being used as a weapon of family violence

‘I’m watching you bitch’:How even the smart fridge is being used as a weapon of family violence

In just one day last week,former detective Steve Wilson and his team removed four spy pens,one Apple AirTag tracker and virtual access by an abusive man to a woman’s kitchen.

  • byWendy Tuohy
It’s possible to change from a life of crime,says former youth gang member
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It’s possible to change from a life of crime,says former youth gang member

Now 19,he has been removed from a police watch list after severing ties with a notorious postcode gang.

  • bySarah Danckert
Man killed in drive-by shooting in south-east Melbourne

Man killed in drive-by shooting in south-east Melbourne

The man was found in a vehicle with a gunshot wound about 12.30am Saturday.

  • byNajma Sambul andChris Vedelago
Brighton isn’t all Karens and mansions – but it would help if they locked their doors

Brighton isn’t all Karens and mansions – but it would help if they locked their doors

Locals love the Bayside bubble,but police say locals leaving homes unlocked is allowing young offenders to get inside and steal car keys.

  • byStephen Brook
Suicides or victims of family violence? Police urge rethink over deaths of three women

Suicides or victims of family violence? Police urge rethink over deaths of three women

Three women killed themselves as the perpetrators of violence against them were due to be released from custody. Police and crisis services want their deaths to be classified as family violence deaths and are urging the coroner to examine their cases.

  • byWendy Tuohy
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Dozens of men have five or more domestic violence victims. We must shine a spotlight in their faces

Dozens of men have five or more domestic violence victims. We must shine a spotlight in their faces

All too often perpetrators are cast in the shadows in responses to family violence. A particular cohort of men are high-harm,high-risk,serial offenders. They must be priority targets.

  • byKate Fitz-Gibbon andChristine Nixon
Man found not guilty of toddler killing charged over death of Cobram woman

Man found not guilty of toddler killing charged over death of Cobram woman

John Torney,who was found not guilty of killing a toddler in 2015,has been charged over the death of Emma Bates in Cobram.

  • byLachlan Abbott
Accused killer mushroom cook fights for case hearing in Gippsland

Accused killer mushroom cook fights for case hearing in Gippsland

The evidence in the case of alleged killer Erin Patterson may not be tested publicly until next year as her defence fights to have the matter heard in regional Victoria.

  • byErin Pearson
Firebomb thrown at home of Burgertory’s activist founder

Firebomb thrown at home of Burgertory’s activist founder

The Palestinian founder of Burgertory,Hash Tayeh,said his home “became a target of terror” after a Molotov cocktail struck just below his toddler son’s bedroom.

  • byChris Vedelago
Cause of Clunes wellness centre death still a mystery after autopsy

Cause of Clunes wellness centre death still a mystery after autopsy

Police are investigating if so-called “magic mushrooms” were behind the Ringwood North woman Rachael Dixon’s death and two others being sent to hospital.

  • byLachlan Abbott